Yellow-billed Tern
A species of Small terns Scientific name : Sternula superciliaris Genus : Small terns
Yellow-billed Tern, A species of Small terns
Botanical name: Sternula superciliaris
Genus: Small terns
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Description General Info
Description
It measures approximately 23-25 centimeters in body length and weighs 40-57 grams. It has a yellow beak and feet, silvery grey wings and white underbody and forehead. Its crown, nape, and eyeline are black. Juveniles are brown and white without the black cap. 
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Yellow-billed Tern primarily consumes small fish, shrimp, and insects. They exhibit aerial foraging by diving and skimming the water. Their diet and behavior showcase adaptations for surface feeding on aquatic prey.
Habitat
The yellow-billed Tern's preferred habitats are closely linked to extensive river systems and lakes, favoring open areas like riverine sandbars and lake beaches. They thrive in locations with minimal vegetation, which supports their colonial nesting habits. Non-breeding yellow-billed Terns may also frequent coastal estuaries and brackish lagoons, showcasing some adaptability, although they show a narrower habitat range compared to similar species.
Dite type
Piscivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Shorebirds Family
Gulls Genus
Small terns Species
Yellow-billed Tern 
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